The Dentist Health & Wellness Committee (CDAD) was originally founded in 1980 to help doctors with substance abuse problems. Today the committee provides confidential support for dentists, dental students and family members with health concerns related to:
- Alcohol and Drug Dependency
- Behavioral or mental health
- Physical illness
CDAD also provides a safe environment where dentists can talk to other dentists about the stress and demands of clinical practice. Issues often relate to:
- Stress of managing a practice
- Coping with a competitive work environment
- Financial pressures
- Dealing with administrative burdens
- Work/family balance